(R)-(+)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)maleimide

CAS Number6129-15-3
FormulaC12H11NO2
Mol. Weight201.22 g/mol
(R)-(+)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)maleimide
What is (R)-(+)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)maleimide?
(R)-(+)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)maleimide is a chemical compound with CAS number 6129-15-3 and molecular formula C12H11NO2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
This optically active maleimide undergoes radical copolymerization1 with styrene to yield a ~1:1 copolymer (~98%). Vinyl copolymers with asymmetric main chains can be used as nonlinear optical materials. Dienophile for diastereoselective Diels-Alder reactions.2,3
Specifications
Molecular Weight
201.22 g/mol
Assay/Purity
97%
Boiling Point
110-115 °C/0.004 mmHg(lit.)
Density
1.138 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS07Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
Eyeshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
WGK Germany
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